Illegal sand mining is destroying rivers in Bihar

A nexus of powerful people is driving large-scale sand mining in the state.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Aug 25, 2022 · 01:30 pm

In Bihar, farmers have taken it upon themselves to protect the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork

With the local community’s involvement, the population of the bird, locally called Garuda, increased from 78 in 2007 to nearly 600 in 2020.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Jan 17, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Indo-Nepal conflict and coronavirus lockdown have intensified flood threat in Bihar

This year, Nepal put up barricades that hindered Bihar’s annual river embankment repair work.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Jul 19, 2020 · 07:30 pm

As India begins to evacuate citizens from Gulf, many migrants are anxious about their futures

A survey of Indian workers in the six countries reveals their apprehensions and realities.

Anu Abraham

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Mohd Imran Khan

· May 07, 2020 · 08:45 am

India’s restriction on cattle sale has dulled the shine of ‘Asia’s largest animal festival’

Traders do not bring milch animals to the fair, fearing attacks by cow vigilantes.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Dec 12, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Noise pollution is hurting the dolphin population in India’s only sanctuary for the aquatic animal

The number of dolphins in the sanctuary has declined to 154 in December 2017 from 207 in 2015.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Jul 19, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Shining success: How traditional makers of brass utensils brought prosperity to a Bihar village

Parev’s residents used to migrate to Nepal, Moradabad and Gujarat for work. No more.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Jun 03, 2018 · 08:30 am

Off course: Why the mighty Ganga is moving away from its banks in Patna

Blame pollution and ‘development’.

Mohd Imran Khan

· May 13, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Farmers in a part of Bihar are turning to strawberry cultivation to find sweet returns

Chilhaki Bigha is neither a hill station nor a fertile place, but farmers found a way to make the profit-yielding fruit grow.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Mar 23, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Bihar’s landless Musahars may no longer be bonded labourers, but little else has changed for them

This marginalised community continues to face social discrimination and financial hardships.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Feb 13, 2018 · 07:30 pm

The Mushroom Lady of Nalanda: How this woman farmer changed the lives of hundreds of women in Bihar

Meet Anita Devi.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Dec 03, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Back to the grind: A traditional stone used to make sattu flour is providing a livelihood to women

Women in rural Nalanda are popularising the use of a traditional grinding stone, providing a healthier alternative to machine-ground flour.

Mohd Imran Khan

· Nov 20, 2017 · 09:30 pm